News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

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For the Patrick T. Smith Achievement in Service honoree, offering a helping hand to those in need isn’t an obligation — it’s a way of life.

Ali Caliendo
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Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year founded Foster Kinship to support relatives raising children in foster care. The nonprofit has since helped nearly 24,000 Nevada children.

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This class helps students appreciate and understand cultural differences to find common ground.

Tammi Tiger
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The director of UNLV's Tribal Education Initiative has been named the Graduate College Alumna of the Year for her work expanding opportunities for Indigenous students.

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A selection of prominent headlines featuring UNLV experts from July and August.

display of lit-up letters that spell out 'Rebel Homecoming' at night
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From advancing their professions to improving the lives of others, this year’s honorees are putting their expertise to work in ways that reflect the values and experiences they gained at UNLV.

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Communication studies classes and a new COM Lab feature help students from any major improve public speaking and listening skills.

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The COM Lab helps students prepare for presentations and develop confidence for in-person interactions.

Ryan Brunty stands next to large globe with drawn character on it
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Ryan Brunty, creator of the online shop Depressed Monsters, is a keynote speaker for the incoming class at Rebel Ready Week on Aug. 18.

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UNLV students set the tone for their post-grad futures through internship experiences across the country.

female journalism student ready to broadcast for The Rebel Report
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Students in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies test their video production skills out in the field thanks to a collaboration with the Las Vegas Raiders.

UNLV alumna Yvonne Hicks
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UNLV alumna Yvette Wintermute’s legacy of kindness and care continues through scholarships established by her twin sister, fellow alumna Yvonne Hicks.